WORD DETAIL
欲張り
よくばり
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: The noun and adjectival noun
欲張り(よくばり) denotes greediness or a person who wants more than is reasonable. - Basic usage: A person may be judged
欲張りだ, while an overambitious plan is欲張りな計画.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Wanting too much
- It can label a person or modify a plan whose ambitions are excessive.

